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DOC ST KILDA STKILDA DINING ROOM MAIN - DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda, St Kilda, AU-VIC

DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda

4.5
4.5
83 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
DOC is moving to Port Phillip Bay! Join us to enjoy a modern take on classic Italian hospitality, with a glimpse into dining in Italy’s present day. Our menu features the best of pizza, pasta and secondi, with an ode to seafood to honour our seaside move. A preview of our menu is available on our website directly.

A presto!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9968 6667
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Jones-Davies
  • Area
    St Kilda
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    96 tram stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 🇮🇹 Pizza e pasta menu - 2 course, $75 PP

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The menu for everyone! For parties of 8 and above, we host a mandatory set menu - our pizza e pasta menu is $75 PP for two courses. Our pizza e pasta menu includes all of your DOC pizza favourites, including: - A daily pasta selection with our house focaccia - Pizzaioli choice of pizza, shared salads and patatine fritte Bimbi option available for kids 4-12, $37.5 PP We can accommodate all dietary requirements; please leave a note attached to your booking. A $30 PP deposit is payable on booking, the balance is payable on departure. A presto!
    🇮🇹  Pizza e pasta menu - 2 course, $75 PP photo
  • 🇮🇹 Pizza e pasta menu - 3 course, $85 PP

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The menu for everyone! For parties of 8 and above, we host a mandatory set menu - our pizza e pasta menu is $85 PP for three courses. Our pizza e pasta menu includes all of your DOC pizza favourites, including: - A daily pasta selection with our house focaccia - Pizzaioli choice of pizza, shared salads and patatine fritte - A dolci course, of your favourite DOC sweets Bimbi option available for kids 4-12, $42.5 PP We can accommodate all dietary requirements; please leave a note attached to your booking. A $30 PP deposit is payable on booking, the balance is payable on departure. A presto!
    🇮🇹 Pizza e pasta menu - 3 course, $85 PP photo
  • 👨🏻‍🍳Degustazione dello Chef - 3 course, $85 PP

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    All the favourites! For parties of 8 and above, we host a mandatory set menu - our chefs menu is $85 PP for three courses. Our chefs menu includes all of your DOC pizza favourites, including: - Focaccia and antipasti - Chefs choice of daily pasta to share - Tagliata di manzo, salads and patatine fritte We can accommodate all dietary requirements; please leave a note attached to your booking. A $30 PP deposit is payable on booking, the balance is payable on departure. A presto!
    👨🏻‍🍳Degustazione dello Chef - 3 course, $85 PP photo

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • City Centre

    Child-friendly

  • City Centre

    Neighbourhood gem

  • City Centre

    Great for fine wines

  • City Centre

    Great for scenic views

  • City Centre

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar in St Kilda offers a "taste of Italy" with its authentic menu and "exceptional" service. Guests praise the "fabulous pizza," "delicious food," and "beautiful surroundings." While some found prices high, many appreciate the "amazing dining experience" and "genuine and warm" welcome, making it a must-visit spot.

83 Reviews
  1. Mathilde

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Usually a big fan of DOC venues - however found the St St Kilda one very cold like no ambience, and really average not to say bad service… pizzas were excellent as usual

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  2. Liv

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great place - good kids menu, delicious food. A bit noisy (sitting outside would be better if you’re hard of hearing) but overall a great place for dinner and a slightly different (but still nice) vibe compared to DOC Carlton.

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  3. Beck

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Possibly the best pizza we’ve had, excellent Montepulciano wine, salad and prosciutto were also great. Excellent service, great location and atmosphere. We’ve been to DOC in Carlton before too and a similar excellent experience. Pity we don’t live in Melbs or it would be a regular haunt.

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  4. Anthony

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Hi D.O.C, I dined at your restaurant last Saturday and wanted to share my experience. The food was good and the staff were friendly and helpful. However, it was clear that there weren't enough staff on hand, and they seemed overwhelmed trying to keep up with the demands. While I appreciate good service, I felt the price point was higher than the quality of the food. I was also surprised to be asked for a tip, as we’re in Australia where staff should be paid fairly without needing tips to supplement their income. I hope this feedback is helpful. Best regards, Anthony Arcaro
    DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St KildaResponded on 14 October 2024
    Ciao Anthony, Grazie for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff friendly and helpful. However, we are disappointed for the challenges you encountered with service and the impression that our staff were overwhelmed. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will address this with our team to ensure a better experience in the future. Regarding the pricing and tipping, we appreciate your perspective and will take your comments into consideration as we continually strive to improve our service, tipping is strictly optional in any dining experience. Thank you again for your input, if you wish to provide further detail please do not hesitate to reach us at feedback@docgroup.net Grazie, Francesca

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  5. Rochelle

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had lunch, food was good, service was good, no complaints at all. Not that expensive but not cheap, we had drinks and 2 courses so it came out to about $80 each. if we stuck with pizza rather than the mains we had it would have been a cheaper lunch option but we were splurging today so felt the price was reasonable.
    DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St KildaResponded on 15 October 2024
    Ciao Rochelle, Thank you for your positive review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your lunch and found both the food and service to your satisfaction. It sounds like you had a lovely splurge, and we appreciate your understanding of the pricing. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable meal soon! Grazie, Francesca

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  6. jj

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    having had DOC at other locations this one felt different. the product was similar to other sites, what was disappointing was the lack of prosciutto on the pizza, very small portions compared to previous experiences, and asking for a simple mixed drink like a caprioska was not possible, you seem to limited to just whats on the menu and thats it. so its like your in version of disneyland, its like its a model of the original but stuck in very tight groove.. prices are at the extremely high end of what you would expect to pay for a smaller sized pizza with very meager topping..

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  7. Connie

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Having been to other DOC Pizza and Pasta restaurants, we thought we would try the new one in St Kilda. Food was very delicious. We shared the Barramundi Crudo, Polpette and Gnudi which was exceptional. We had never tried Gnudi so it is highly recommended for a dish that is very rarely found in Italian restaurants. We finished off with the tiramisu and the Calzoncino Al Pistacchio which was really delicious. Another dish we had never tried. Service was very good too. Out of all the DOC restaurants this would have to be a favourite.
    DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St KildaResponded on 15 October 2024
    Ciao Connie, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to our St Kilda location and that you loved the Barramundi Crudo, Polpette, and Gnudi. It’s great to know you tried some unique dishes, and we're glad the tiramisu and Calzoncino Al Pistacchio were a hit as well! We truly appreciate your kind words about our service and are honored to be your favorite among the DOC restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon! Grazie mille, Francesca

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  8. Belinda

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a spot- delicious, authentic food and fantastic ambience and service- this is Melbourne’s Italian slice of Italian at its very best in St Kilda! It never disappoints & always exceeds our expectations.
    DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St KildaResponded on 2 October 2024
    Ciao Belinda, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy the food, ambience, and service. It's always our goal to exceed expectations and bring a true slice of Italy to Melbourne. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience! We will be sure to pass your feedback onto our team, they will be absolutely thrilled to know they always make your experience so warm. Grazie mille! Francesca

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  9. Susan

    London

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a very nice meal at DOC for my husband’s birthday. Staff were all lovely, welcoming and attentive. I loved my St Kilda cocktail which was fresh and lovely. The swordfish was tasty as was the accompanying salad but a bit pricey for the quantity of fish. Would like a return visit to try their pizza and pasta which seem to be a specialty.
    DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St KildaResponded on 2 October 2024
    Salve Susan, Grazie for celebrating your husband's birthday with us! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the meal, and that the team made your experience welcoming and special. We're glad you loved the St Kilda cocktail, we'll be sure to let our bartender know, and that you found the swordfish so tasty, though we appreciate your feedback on the pricing, it is something we are always reviewing based on the freshest ingredients available from our local providers. We can't wait to have you back to try our pizza and pasta specialties! Grazie ancora, Francesca

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  10. Elton

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Pasta was excellent but serving medium-small size. Salad was extremely simple, leaves 2 small tomatoes halved and dressing for $18. This pricing and attitude to customers is very disappointing.

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FAQs

DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9968 6667.

DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda is rated 4.5 stars by 83 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda

14-16 The Esplanade, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Additional information

  • Area
    St Kilda
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    96 tram stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Jones-Davies
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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